How I do it

April 10, 2014

I LOVE kids. I love getting to know kids and their likes/dislikes and bringing out their personality through photos. I also like it sometimes when the kids are little stinkers. First, it makes me giggle. Second, it makes me feel not so alone as a parent and third, it is a different aspect of what likely is their personality! And to add a fourth, I like the challenge of making them smile and "warming them up!"

Another thing I like to do for parents during our time together is get shots of the kids individually. Obviously, this is an important part of the shoot because what parent doesn't want lovely images of their FAVORITE people on earth? However, when I do this, I'm always keeping the parents perspective in mind. Although as a client you may or may not know HOW you'd like to use your photos in your home, I am trying to think ahead for you!

Meaning, I will capture each child with a consistent background so later on when you are thinking about framing and placing on the walls of your home, the look is cohesive. This might not matter to everyone, but I think it's important in the instance of a gallery wall or placement on your family mantle.

Here is an example from a recent shoot. I especially like this simply because the little girl is in MAJOR pout mode! We got another shot later of her pretty smile, but this series made me giggle AND it shows the different looks of each portrait with a consistent background.

These aren't things you need to worry about as a client, I'll worry about them for you and deliver images that EXCEED what you even thought you wanted in the first place!

And a side note. Don't fret if you have a pouter in the group! Embrace it! Someday you will treasure these photos and remember "that little stinker" fondly! Embrace who you child is NOW -- pout and all. I mean, how ADORABLE is that pout face anyhow?

Looking forward to many family shoots this year and turning frowns, upside down!